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Orangefin wrasse (Halichoeres melanochir)
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Orangefin wrasse (Halichoeres melanochir) specimen
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Labridae

Orangefin wrasse

Halichoeres melanochir

Eighteen Centimeters Wrasse of Taiwanese Waters

  • Orange
  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Pacific Ocean
  • East Asia
  • Oceania
  • Southeast Asia
  • Fusiform
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

Orangefin wrasse is a marine fish of Western Pacific. The species occupies marine waters. Records give a maximum length of 18 cm.

Family
Labridae
Maximum length
18 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
fusiform
Distribution
Western Pacific: Philippines to Taiwan and southern Japan, south to northwest Australia.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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